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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.91, 1,204.37 and 340.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.91, 1,204.37 and 340.91 is: 511.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.91 : 1,204.37 = 340.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.91/1,204.37 = 340.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.91x = 1,204.37 × 340.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.91x = 410,579.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,579.85/802.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.36

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